SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Amendment)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 12)
[Rule 13d-101]
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a)
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a)
REATA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $.001 PAR VALUE
(Title of Class of Securities)
75615P 103
(CUSIP Number)
WILLIAM E. ROSE
C/O CARDINAL INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
3963 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TEXAS 75219
(214) 871-6809
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
July 28, 2023
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐
Note. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copes of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page. |
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
William E. Rose | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
PF, AF | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
206,328(a) | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
181,681(b)(c)(d) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
206,328(a) | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
181,681(b)(c)(d) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,240,950(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
9.2%(g) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
IN |
(a) | Includes (i) 11,618 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class A Common Stock”) of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Reata”), (ii) 129,308 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Class B Common Stock”) of Reata, (iii) 27,440 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to currently exercisable stock options, (iv) 36,622 shares of Class B Common Stock issuable pursuant to currently exercisable stock options, which Class B Common Stock may be converted at any time into Class A Common Stock, and (v) 1,340 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof, each held directly by William E. Rose (“Mr. Rose”) over which he exercises sole voting and dispositive power. |
(b) | Includes 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock which Mr. Rose may be deemed to beneficially own through Montrose Investments I, L.P. (“Montrose L.P.”) as the sole member and sole manager of Montrose Investments GP, LLC (“Montrose GP”). |
(c) | Includes (i) 20 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 215 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Charles Henry Rose 2001 Trust over which Mr. Rose is co-trustee and over which he may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with Catherine Marcus Rose. |
(d) | Includes (i) 45 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 492 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the John William Rose 2002 Trust over which Mr. Rose is co-trustee and over which he may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with Catherine Marcus Rose. |
(e) | Includes (i) 7,886 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 87,776 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Evelyn P. Rose Fidelity SEP IRA (“Rose IRA”), which Mr. Rose may be deemed to beneficially own as a member of a stockholder group which includes Evelyn P. Rose (“Mrs. Rose”). |
(f) | Includes (i) 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 1,877,998 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Evelyn Potter Rose Survivor’s Trust (the “Survivor’s Trust”), which Mr. Rose may be deemed to beneficially own as a member of a stockholder group which includes the Survivor’s Trust. |
(g) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Evelyn P. Rose | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
2,852,941(a)(b) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,852,941(a)(b) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,852,941(a)(b) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.1%(c) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
IN |
(a) | Includes (i) 7,886 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 87,776 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Rose IRA for the benefit of Mrs. Rose. |
(b) | Includes (i) 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 1,877,998 of Class B Common Stock held directly by the Survivor’s Trust for which Mrs. Rose and Charles E. Gale (“Mr. Gale”) serve as co- trustees and over which Mrs. Rose and Mr. Gale may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power. |
(c) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Evelyn P. Rose Fidelity SEP IRA | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
95,662(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
95,662(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
95,662(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.3%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
OO |
(a) | Includes (i) 7,886 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 87,776 of Class B Common Stock held directly by the Rose IRA. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Evelyn Potter Rose Survivor’s Trust | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
2,757,279(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,757,279(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,757,279(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
7.9%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
OO |
(a) | Includes (i) 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 1,877,998 of Class B Common Stock held directly by the Survivor’s Trust, for which Mrs. Rose and Mr. Gale serve as co- trustees. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Charles Henry Rose 2001 Trust | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
235(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
235(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
235(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.001%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
OO |
(a) | Includes (i) 20 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 215 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Charles Henry Rose 2001 Trust over which Mr. Rose is co-trustee and over which he may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with Catherine Marcus Rose. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
John William Rose 2002 Trust | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
537(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
537(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
537(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.002%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
OO |
(a) | Includes (i) 45 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 492 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the John William Rose 2002 Trust over which Mr. Rose is co-trustee and over which he may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive powers with Catherine Marcus Rose. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Charles E. Gale | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
PF, OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
19,795(a) | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
2,757,621(b)(c) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
19,795(a) | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,757,621(b)(c) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,777,416(a)(b)(c) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.0%(d) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
IN |
(a) | Includes 19,795 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly by Mr. Gale over which he exercises sole voting and dispositive power. |
(b) | Includes (i) 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 1,877,998 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Survivor’s Trust, for which Mrs. Rose and Mr. Gale serve as co- trustees and over which Mr. Gale may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power. |
(c) | Includes (i) 29 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 313 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Charles E. Gale Fidelity Rollover IRA (“Gale IRA”) for the benefit of Mr. Gale. |
(d) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Charles E. Gale Fidelity Rollover IRA | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
342(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
342(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
342(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.001%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
OO |
(a) | Includes (i) 29 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) 313 shares of Class B Common Stock held in the Gale IRA for the benefit of Mr. Gale. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Montrose Investments I, L.P. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
WC | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
180,909(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
180,909(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
180,909(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.5%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
PN |
(a) | Includes 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock directly held by Montrose LP. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Montrose Investments GP, LLC | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a): ☐ (b): ☒
| |||||
3 | SEC USE ONLY
| |||||
4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS (see instructions)
OO | |||||
5 | CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
☐ | |||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
|
7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
0 | ||||
8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
180,909(a) | |||||
9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |||||
10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
180,909(a) |
11 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
180,909(a) | |||||
12 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.5%(b) | |||||
14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
PN |
(a) | Includes 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Montrose LP, which Montrose GP is deemed to beneficially own as the general partner of Montrose LP. |
(b) | Calculation is based on the sum of 33,036,126 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 5, 2023, as reported by the Issuer in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 10, 2023, plus the shares of Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon conversion of the Class B Common Stock it owns. |
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This Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13D (this “Amendment”) relates to the Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”) and amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D originally filed by Mr. Rose on June 6, 2016, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on August 19, 2016, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed on December 7, 2016, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed on January 3, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed on March 3, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed on July 12, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed on August 2, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D filed on December 8, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D filed on July 31, 2018, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D filed on November 14, 2018, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 10 to Schedule 13D filed on November 20, 2019, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13D filed on December 9, 2020 (as amended, the “Prior Schedule 13D”). Except as otherwise specified in this Amendment, all items left blank remain unchanged in all material respects and any items that are reported are deemed to amend and restate the corresponding items in the Prior Schedule 13D. Unless otherwise indicated, all capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Prior Schedule 13D.
ITEM 2. | IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND. |
Item 2 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated as follows:
The names of the persons filing this Statement (the “Reporting Persons”) include:
(a) | William E. Rose (“Mr. Rose”), a citizen of the United States who has served as a director of the Issuer since February 2016 and is a private investor. |
(b) | Evelyn P. Rose (“Mrs. Rose”), a citizen of the United States and the widow of Edward W. Rose III. |
(c) | Evelyn P. Rose Fidelity Rollover IRA (“Rose IRA”). |
(d) | Evelyn Potter Rose Survivor’s Trust (“Survivor’s Trust”), a Texas trust for which Mr. Gale and Mrs. Rose serve as co-trustees. |
(e) | Charles Henry Rose 2001 Trust (“2001 Trust”), a Texas trust for which Mr. Rose and his spouse, Catherine Marcus Rose, serve as co-trustees. |
(f) | John William Rose 2002 Trust (“2002 Trust”), a Texas trust for which Mr. Rose and Catherine Marcus Rose serve as co-trustees. |
(g) | Charles E. Gale (“Mr. Gale”), a citizen of the United States who is employed as the Vice President of Cardinal Investment Company, Inc. |
(h) | Charles E. Gale Fidelity Rollover IRA (“Gale IRA”). |
(i) | Montrose Investments I, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“Montrose LP”), which is in the business of holding and managing investments for its limited partners. |
(j) | Montrose Investments GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Montrose GP”), which serves as the general partner of Montrose LP. Mr. Rose is the sole member and sole manager of Montrose GP. |
The principal business address for each of the Reporting Persons and Catherine Marcus Rose is c/o Cardinal Investment Company, Inc., 4215 West Lovers Lane, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75209.
None of the Reporting Persons nor Catherine Marcus Rose has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
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ITEM 3. | SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION. |
Item 3 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following:
As of July 28, 2023, certain stock options previously granted to Mr. Rose pursuant to the Issuer’s Amended and Restated 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2007 LTIP”) representing, upon their exercise, the right to acquire a total of (i) 36,622 shares of Class B Common Stock and (ii) 1,340 shares of Class A Common Stock, are exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. These stock options were granted to Mr. Rose, in connection with his service on the Board of Directors of the Issuer.
ITEM 4. | PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION. |
Item 4 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following:
On July 28, 2023, Biogen Inc. (“Biogen”), River Acquisition, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biogen, and the Issuer entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Issuer (the “Merger”), with the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biogen.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and each share of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Reata (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Reata Common Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (in each case except for (i) shares of Reata Common Stock owned by Biogen, Merger Sub or the Issuer, or by any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Biogen, Merger Sub or the Issuer, in each case, immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (ii) any shares of Reata Common Stock with respect to which statutory rights of appraisal have been properly and validly demanded) will be automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $172.50 in cash, without interest and subject to any applicable withholding taxes.
On July 28, 2023, concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Biogen and Merger Sub entered into a voting and support agreement (each, a “Support Agreement” and, together, the “Support Agreements”) with each of the Reporting Persons, R. Kent McGaughy, Jr., CPMG, Inc., J. Warren Huff and The 2021 JWH GRAT (each a “Relevant Stockholder”), pursuant to which and subject to the conditions contained wherein, each Relevant Stockholder has agreed, among other things, to vote all of such Relevant Stockholder’s shares (i) in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and any other matters necessary for the consummation of the Merger and other transactions contemplated thereby and (ii) against any Acquisition Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement) or other transaction, proposal, agreement or action made in opposition to adoption of the Merger Agreement or in competition or inconsistent with the Merger or matters contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
The Merger is expected to close in fourth quarter of 2023. Upon completion of the Merger, the Issuer will become a privately held company and the shares of Class A Common Stock will no longer be listed on any public market.
The description and summary of the Support Agreements set forth above in this Item 4 does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Support Agreement entered into by and among Biogen, Merger Sub and the Reporting Persons, which is attached as Exhibit 7.6 to this Schedule 13D and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5. | INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF ISSUER. |
Item 5 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated as follows:
The information set forth in Item 2, Item 3 and Item 6 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
(a) (1) Mr. Rose may be deemed to beneficially own 3,240,950 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 9.2% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock.
(2) | The Survivor’s Trust may be deemed to beneficially own 2,757,279 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 7.9% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
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(3) | Mrs. Rose may be deemed to beneficially own 2,852,941 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 8.1% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(4) | The Rose IRA may be deemed to beneficially own 95,662 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.3% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(5) | The 2001 Trust may be deemed to beneficially own 235 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.001% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(6) | The 2002 Trust may be deemed to beneficially own 537 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.002% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(7) | Mr. Gale may be deemed to beneficially own 2,777,416 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 8.0% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(8) | The Gale IRA may be deemed to beneficially own 342 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.001% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(9) | Montrose LP may be deemed to beneficially own 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.5% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(10) | Montrose GP may be deemed to beneficially own 180,909 share of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 0.5% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. |
(b) (1) Mr. Rose may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 206,328 shares of common stock (comprised of 11,618 shares of Class A Common Stock and 129,308 shares of Class B Common Stock and 36,622 shares of Class B Common Stock and 27,440 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to currently exercisable stock options and 1,340 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof), shared voting power with respect to 181,681 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,974 shares of Class A Common Stock and 707 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 206,328 shares of common stock (comprised of 11,618 shares of Class A Common Stock and 129,308 shares of Class B Common Stock and 36,622 shares of Class B common stock and 27,440 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to currently exercisable stock options and 1,340 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof), and shared dispositive power with respect to 181,681 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,974 shares of Class A Common Stock and 707 shares of Class B Common Stock).
(2) | The Survivor’s Trust may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 2,757,279 shares of common stock (comprised of 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,877,998 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 2,757,279 shares of common stock (comprised of 879,281 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,877,998 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(3) | Mrs. Rose may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 2,852,941 shares of common stock (comprised of 887,167 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,965,774 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 2,852,941 shares of common stock (comprised of 887,167 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,965,774 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(4) | The Rose IRA may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 95,662 shares of common stock (comprised of 7,886 shares of Class A Common Stock and 87,776 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 95,662 shares of common stock (comprised 7,886 shares of Class A Common Stock and 87,776 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
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(5) | The 2001 Trust may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 235 shares of common stock (comprised of 20 shares of Class A Common Stock and 215 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 235 shares of common stock (comprised of 20 shares of Class A Common Stock and 215 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(6) | The 2002 Trust may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 537 shares of common stock (comprised of 45 shares of Class A Common Stock and 492 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared voting power with respect to 537 shares of common stock (comprised of 45 shares of Class A Common Stock and 492 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(7) | Mr. Gale may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 19,795 shares of common stock (comprised of 19,795 shares of Class A Common Stock), shared voting power with respect to 2,757,621 shares of common stock (comprised of 879,310 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,878,311 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 19,795 shares of common stock (comprised of 19,795 shares of Class A Common Stock), and shared dispositive power with respect to 2,757,621 shares of common stock (comprised of 879,310 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,878,311 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(8) | The Gale IRA may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 342 shares of common stock (comprised of 29 shares of Class A Common Stock and 313 shares of Class B Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 342 shares of common stock (comprised of 29 shares of Class A Common Stock and 313 shares of Class B Common Stock). |
(9) | Montrose LP may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 180,909 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 180,909 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock). |
(10) | Montrose GP may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, shared voting power with respect to 180,909 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock), sole dispositive power with respect to 0 shares of common stock, and shared dispositive power with respect to 180,909 shares of common stock (comprised of 180,909 shares of Class A Common Stock). |
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The right to receive dividends from, and proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock held of record and/or beneficially owned by Montrose LP, and Montrose GP is governed by their respective limited partnership agreements and limited liability regulations, as applicable, of each of such entities, and such dividends or proceeds may be distributed with respect to numerous general and limited partnership or membership interests.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6. | CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER. |
Item 6 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following:
The response to Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. | MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS. |
Item 7 of the Prior Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety.
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* | Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | /s/ William E. Rose | |||||
William E. Rose |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | /s/ Charles E. Gale, Attorney-in-Fact | |||||
Evelyn P. Rose |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | EVELYN P. ROSE FIDELITY SEP IRA | |||||
/s/ Charles E. Gale | ||||||
Charles E. Gale | ||||||
Attorney-In-Fact |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | EVELYN POTTER ROSE SURVIVOR’S TRUST | |||||
/s/ Charles E. Gale | ||||||
Charles E. Gale | ||||||
Co-Trustee |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | CHARLES HENRY ROSE 2001 TRUST | |||||
/s/ William E. Rose | ||||||
William E. Rose | ||||||
Co-Trustee |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | JOHN WILLIAM ROSE 2002 TRUST | |||||
/s/ William E. Rose | ||||||
William E. Rose | ||||||
Co-Trustee |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | /s/ Charles E. Gale | |||||
Charles E. Gale |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | CHARLES E. GALE FIDELITY ROLLOVER IRA | |||||
/s/ Charles E. Gale | ||||||
Charles E. Gale |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | MONTROSE INVESTMENTS I, L.P. | |||||
By: MONTROSE INVESTMENTS GP, LLC | ||||||
/s/ William E. Rose | ||||||
William E. Rose | ||||||
Sole Member |
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 31, 2023 | MONTROSE INVESTMENTS GP, LLC | |||||
/s/ William E. Rose | ||||||
William E. Rose | ||||||
Sole Member |
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